Fleetwood Excursion 2005
Model Excursion made in 2005 by Fleetwood got 15 consumer complains, 1 investigation there are 2 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. Technical service bulletines regarding latches/locks/linkages. The car had one investigation (equipment). There was one recall concerning equipment .
Model 2005
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | ||||||||||||||||
| 05V333000 | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | from 06/01/2004 to 04/11/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 2435 | 08/04/2005 | MFR | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | 07/27/2005 | 07/27/2005 | 567 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain diesel class a motor homes fail to comply with the requirements of part 567, certification. the manufacturers' tow hitch receiver information label was printed with the incorrect weight carrying capacity value and the incorrect tongue weight value. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The weight label on the hitch receiver provides the maximum trailer weight rating and the maximum tongue weight rating. it is important that these ratings not be exceeded. failure to comply could result in damage to the motor home frame, body, or hitch receiver and could cause unstable driving and handling characteristrics which may result in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Fleetwood will mail owners the correct tow hitch receiver weight information label. if owners do not feel comfortable installing the label, dealers will install the label for them. the recall began august 4, 2005. owners may contact fleetwood at 800-509-3418. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Fleetwood recall no. 50719. customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V320000 | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | from 04/01/2003 to 11/30/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 70101 | 10/24/2008 | ODI | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | 07/15/2008 | 07/15/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Fleetwood is recalling 70,101 my 2003-2007 southwind, pace arrow, bounder, flair, storm, fiesta, terra gas class a motor homes; bounder, discovery, providence, excursion, expedition, revolution, american eagle, american heritage, american tradition diesel class a motor homes; jamboree tioga class c motor homes; and prowler, wilderness, terry, mallard, pioneer, pride and triumph conventional and fifth wheel travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerators manufactured by the dometic corporation. the refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Fleetwood is working with dometic to repair these refrigerators (please see 08e032). dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. dometic has retained stericycle inc. to manage this campaign. stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | |||||
| 0272 | 03/01/2007 | 10022625 | Travel lock repairs for full wall slide - out. conditions for replacement damaged travel lock feet, damaged travel locks, inoperative travel locks, or uneven travel lock landing pads. *kb | 09/12/2007 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | ||||||
| PE06005 | FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | 01/20/2006 | 05/02/2006 | INADVERTENT SLIDE-OUT EXTENSION MOVEMENT | ||
| This investigation was opened based on odi's receipt of a congressional letter on behalf of a constituent.the constituent reported incidents where the slide out room of his motor home would inadvertently move (extend) during highway use.odi was concerned that a fully extended slide out would degrade the vehicle's dynamic handling characteristics and/or possibly impact an object or another vehicle, resulting in a crash.odi contacted fleetwood and discovered that slide out rooms were installed in motor homes, travel trailers and folding trailers. as part of the investigation odi visited a rv show and the fleetwood paxinos plant to examine slide outs in various new make and model vehicles and gain an understanding of how the systems work.during the investigation odi learned that there are two methods used to extend slide out rooms.some manufacturers use hydraulic systems and others, such as fleetwood, use an electric motor. (continued on page 2) | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 10/15/2005 | 5000 | 30 | 03/12/2005 |
| Motor home had multiple safety related issues throughout 2005. -fire in awning motor inside motorhome -warped slide which could not be retracted and protruded from vehicle -constant frozen water components -leaks in ceiling which cause the roof integrity to be compromised causing an unsafe situation with multiple water incursions -no climate control for 5 months -constant electrical issues including rear light failure caused by wires melting on exhaust system -interior cabinets/shelves breaking loose while vehicle was in motion. *nm | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 03/06/2008 | 15111 | 4 | 03/10/2005 |
| Improper installation of slide out seals on fleetwood excursion motor home. warranty has since expired, but manufacturer refuses to pay for repair. stated that it was my fault for not inspecting mounting screws, even though they cannot be seen from a normal viewpoint. also claims it was neglect of care, yet i treat and lube slideout seals 3-4 times yearly. improper installation has resulted in leaks/water damage to interior. would like manufacturer to pay for seals and labor for replacing seals, i will pay for water damage repair. *tr | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 10/15/2005 | 5000 | 30 | 03/12/2005 |
| Motor home had multiple safety related issues throughout 2005. -fire in awning motor inside motorhome -warped slide which could not be retracted and protruded from vehicle -constant frozen water components -leaks in ceiling which cause the roof integrity to be compromised causing an unsafe situation with multiple water incursions -no climate control for 5 months -constant electrical issues including rear light failure caused by wires melting on exhaust system -interior cabinets/shelves breaking loose while vehicle was in motion. *nm | |||
| EQUIPMENT | |||
| 08/20/2010 | 30000 | ||
| Rv gas/electric refrigerator began leaking coolant gas (ammonia) into coach making occupants very ill and light headed. gas seemed to almost ignite before area was opened to the access panel of cooling unit and vented. coolant gas was open to lp gas heating element flame for possible uncontrolled ignition leading to possible fire to coach. area extremely hot which suspects a small fire occurred. refrigerator cooling unit had to be completely replaced. | |||
| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | |||
| 07/01/2005 | 4000 | 10 | 05/02/2005 |
| The slider on a four slider motorhome will not come in many times. i drive alone, and my safety is at risk if i can't pull in the sliders and leave. three to four people have to lift and push and jerk in the slider. i can not use this rv because of fear and the slider does not fully close. four or 5 times to dealer, their statement, they have no clue. also in aaa motorhome magazine this is a major problem, fleetwood is hiding from the public. i was stuck in mexico and montana away from all mechanical help, except those who we could gather up. their offer to me fleetwood )) was to buy a new rv for $ 220000. the service writer,i overheard, this problem is un-solvable and told me it was not safe for me, he obviously didn't want me to tell anyone this. *jb | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | |||
| 10/15/2005 | 5000 | 30 | 03/12/2005 |
| Motor home had multiple safety related issues throughout 2005. -fire in awning motor inside motorhome -warped slide which could not be retracted and protruded from vehicle -constant frozen water components -leaks in ceiling which cause the roof integrity to be compromised causing an unsafe situation with multiple water incursions -no climate control for 5 months -constant electrical issues including rear light failure caused by wires melting on exhaust system -interior cabinets/shelves breaking loose while vehicle was in motion. *nm | |||
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 03/06/2008 | 15111 | 4 | 03/10/2005 |
| Improper installation of slide out seals on fleetwood excursion motor home. warranty has since expired, but manufacturer refuses to pay for repair. stated that it was my fault for not inspecting mounting screws, even though they cannot be seen from a normal viewpoint. also claims it was neglect of care, yet i treat and lube slideout seals 3-4 times yearly. improper installation has resulted in leaks/water damage to interior. would like manufacturer to pay for seals and labor for replacing seals, i will pay for water damage repair. *tr | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 10/15/2005 | 5000 | 30 | 03/12/2005 |
| Motor home had multiple safety related issues throughout 2005. -fire in awning motor inside motorhome -warped slide which could not be retracted and protruded from vehicle -constant frozen water components -leaks in ceiling which cause the roof integrity to be compromised causing an unsafe situation with multiple water incursions -no climate control for 5 months -constant electrical issues including rear light failure caused by wires melting on exhaust system -interior cabinets/shelves breaking loose while vehicle was in motion. *nm | |||
| VISIBILITY | |||
| 11/16/2009 | 38000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2005 fleetwood excursion 39b and several windows, including the driver side, are fogging up. in fact, the driver side is so bad that i can barely see the left side mirror. this makes it extremely difficult and hazardous trying to pass or change to the left lane. *tr | |||
| 07/01/2007 | 12000 | 1 | |
| My 2005 fleetwood excursion has dual insulated glass that has fogged up. i have replaced one of the windows because it was dangerous to drive. it was the window that i look through to see my rear view mirror. the manufacturer won't replace it because it is no longer under warranty. *tr | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||
| 01/12/2007 | 30000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2005 fleetwood excursion recreational vehicle. the defrost did not operate normally since the sealant on the windows failed to seal them properly. the failure caused his visibility to be impaired. no repairs were made. the manufacturer is longer in business. the failure and current mileages were 30000. | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | FOUNTAINVALLEY | MIKE THOMPSONWARD | ||
| NJ | LAKEWOOD | 08721 | MEYERS RV | 732-9015757 |